W.A. McGLAMERY, of Clay county, was in town yesterday, and brought from Hayesville W.T. BIRD and Jacob BUCKNEY, of Buncombe county, who had been on a prospecting tour and were returning home. Miss Cordia PENLAND came this far with them, being a relative.
Source: Cherokee Scout (Murphy, NC). 10 September 1895. Available at ChroniclingAmerica: Historic American Newspapers.
W.H. RAWLSTON, of Maryville, Tenn., spent the past week visiting his relatives, the Meroneys and Pattons, leaving for his home yesterday.
Source: Cherokee Scout (Murphy, NC). 10 September 1895. Available at ChroniclingAmerica: Historic American Newspapers.
Mrs. Dr. W.S. McCOMBS, after an extended visit to relatives at Blairsville, returned last Friday, accompanied by her brother, Tom BUTT.
Source: Cherokee Scout (Murphy, NC). 10 September 1895. Available at ChroniclingAmerica: Historic American Newspapers.
Mrs. J.L. SMATHERS and children returned home last Tuesday from an extended visit to relatives in Swain and Haywood counties.
Source: Cherokee Scout (Murphy, NC). 10 September 1895. Available at ChroniclingAmerica: Historic American Newspapers.
Mrs. Rebecca TODD, from the eastern part of the State, is visiting her brother, E.P. KINCAID, who has been quite sick.
Source: Cherokee Scout (Murphy, NC). 10 September 1895. Available at ChroniclingAmerica: Historic American Newspapers.
Excerpted from the “Hyde County Items” column:
Mr. Tilpha JONES died on the 3d inst., at the residence of G.H. SATTERWHITE, Sr., near Leechville, aged 84 years. The deceased for many years has been a member of the Church and faithful in the discharge of her duties.
Source: Washington Gazette (Washington, NC). 12 June 1884.
Excerpted from the “Hyde County Items” column:
Mrs. TOOLEY, the keeper of the county alms house for over four years, retires from that place very soon. She has never been excelled by any of her predecessors and I doubt if every equalled [sic]. Commissioners, public and paupers regret her departure. She has been faithful to her trust.
Source: Washington Gazette (Washington, NC). 12 June 1884.
Excerpted from the “Hyde County Items” column:
Mr. Daniel NEAL did his usual amount of work on the 29th ult. At night he complained of a pain in his breast, which continued to grow worse, until he died about 12 o’clock. The deceased was one of the old man and a consistent member of the Baptist church.
Source: Washington Gazette (Washington, NC). 12 June 1884.
Excerpted from the “Hyde County Items” column:
Rev. J. HENDERSON lost his wife a few days since; she left eight children.
Source: Washington Gazette (Washington, NC). 12 June 1884.
Mr. Wm. M. TANKARD died at his residence in this town, on Sunday afternoon last, after a protracted illness of about six weeks. Mr. TANKARD was a very popular young man, active in business, a good citizen and a very kind husband and indulgent father. He was a member of the Legions of Honor and the Knights and Ladies of Honor, both of which organizations attended his funeral in a body.
Source: Washington Gazette (Washington, NC). 12 June 1884.
Editorial note: This appears to be the obituary notice for William Macon Tankard.